Be sure to provide detailed information for the best estimate of your permitting costs. You will receive a response from us via e-mail.

If you have more questions or if you need further assistance, please visit our Applicant Services Center for a free in-person 20 minute coaching session.

When Are My Fees Due?

When you need to pay fees depends on the type of permit.

Building Permits

This category includes all types of construction permits, demolition permits, and grading permits.

If your permit requires plan review. You must pay 75 percent of the total plan review and permit fees when your permit application is accepted. We calculate your final fees, including hourly fees, after we complete our reviews. You must pay all final fees before we can issue your permit.

If your permit is issued as a subject-to-field inspection. We issue some simple building permits with minimal review, on the day you apply. All plan review and permit fees are due when we issue the permit.

If your permit requires inspections. Our final fees include building and site inspection costs, but not special inspection fees. Projects with special inspections have additional chargers.

We invoice regularly for hourly review fees that exceed the minimum fee; invoices are due when you receive them.

We calculate final fees after we complete our reviews. You must pay all final fees before we can issue your permit.

Equipment Permits

This category includes boiler, electrical, elevator, mechanical, refrigeration, and side sewer permits. You can apply for these permits at the Applicant Services Center without an appointment. Most of these permits are issued on the day you apply. All plan review and permit fees are due when we issue the permit.